Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[VBAndrea]

This is my first attempt at posting my pictures here so I hope it works.

My granddaughter has been asking me for a mermaid dress for her and her doll for a few weeks and I finally finished it.

I've been working on outfits for my grandkids for a Sept. Disney trip.
These are for my grandson.

This romper is lined or can be reversible, so while digging in my stash for a lining I came across Charlie Brown with Snoopy and decided to make it reversible.

These are for my granddaughter and I have more in progress for her.

Wow! Your Mermaid dress is out of this world! It must have taken hours! I love all the little boy items. The Ariel set is so cute, but my favorite is the Minnie set -- it's just so bright and cheerful. I love the big bow on the skirt and how you put the little flowers on the pocket on the t. Lucky grandkids!

Drive by post here! Finally finished something to share!

I had been hoarding this material for years and realized if I didn't make Sara Beth an outfit soon, she will be to old for it! This is a freankenpattern. Simply sweet combined with a simplicity pattern, combined with my own ideas. And it is my first had applique other than a mickey head!

Hoping to get one more project done this afternoon! We will see!

Adorable! Your applique is so cute!

I spent the whole evening sewing but not the fun kind I had bunches of pants that needed hemming and a dress that needed straps shortened plus some other dull mending/repairs. I can't wait to get a chance to start making some fun stuff. I have all this new fabric! Plus, I have all the Patricia tunics I cut out before vacation and ran out of time to get sewn. I am looking forward to some fun sewing now that I have done all the stuff I have been putting off.

I hate that kind of sewing! I have a basket of it sitting on the floor next to my machine. It's been there a long time. Much longer than the dust that's been accumulating on the furniture for the past two weeks. And I've needed to vacuum for the past three days and just haven't, and the lawn needs to be mowed. I hate when chores interrupt creative sewing -- and mending is a chore!

Okay - I need opinions please!!!!

I'm going to make an apron skirt and top set(well, two actually) that is "Cat in the Hat" inspired . . . White Apron with the fishbowl appliqued on one of the pockets, orange fish appliqued on the top (which is white) . . . Which of these three fabrics should I use?

Evenly spaced red & white stripe? Wider red with narrower white stripe? Solid red?

I happen to like both of the striped fabrics. I think the smaller stripes are more in line with Dr.Suess, though I do love the wider one.

 

[VBAndrea]

Here is a pic of the Disney fleece I got at Walmart for $1 per yard (actually I got shorted about 1/2 yard on the princesses -- it was only about 6.5 yards for $7). On the bright side, the horse fleece (no pic) was mislabeled as 4 yards and it is $6 yards so that was only 66 cents a yard. DD will get a snuggie and a blanket!

Princess Fleece:

Tink Fleece:

And this is the pincushion I made (not thrilled with it, should have made 6 petals instead of four since I made my center much bigger than what was done for the tut):

Last night I did back to school shopping at Target (yes, I know Walmart is cheaper, but Target is soooo much more peaceful). They had jeans on clearance for $3.48 a pair. I bought 4 pair, a couple exactly the same to applique on for dd. I am wondering if I should go buy more. A couple of years ago I got them for around $2 on clearance, but the longer you wait the fewer sizes there are available.

So now my kitchen island is covered in bags from Target that I must sort through and divy up. And I am not labeling anything yet b/c the school website had last year's lists up (I called the school though and the office administrator thinks the lists will stay the same). My ds will have the same teacher that was there last year for 4/5th grade and my dd is having a brand new teacher. I just wanted to shop now b/c if we get our lists in August things get picked over. Last year I had to go to three different stores.

I am excited for Cheryl's return today to see what doll she bought -- face it -- we all know she's getting one!
Cheryl time to wake up!

 

[babynala]

I spent the whole evening sewing but not the fun kind I had bunches of pants that needed hemming and a dress that needed straps shortened plus some other dull mending/repairs. I can't wait to get a chance to start making some fun stuff. I have all this new fabric! Plus, I have all the Patricia tunics I cut out before vacation and ran out of time to get sewn. I am looking forward to some fun sewing now that I have done all the stuff I have been putting off.

Yuk, that is no fun but I give you lots of kudos for getting it all done. Now, back to fun sewing

I like the red and white stripe, the wider red and white stripe is my second favorite.

I agree. I think the evenly spaced red and white is more dr. suess (why I don't know) but I really like the wider red and white stripe too. I'm sure it will look great either way.

 

[DMGeurts]

Oooh! Yes! Black top!!! Are you going to do black layers with the pink Mickey fabric?

I washed all my fabric purchases this afternoon ... ironed half of them ... need to iron the rest but can't right now as everyone else is asleep (and the ironing board is in our bedroom).

I just got home from BUNCO . . . Didn't win anything . . . but had a great time with Ginger as my partner for several rounds (Cheryl, did you know she snuck out tonight?) . . .

Okay - I need opinions please!!!!

I'm going to make an apron skirt and top set(well, two actually) that is "Cat in the Hat" inspired . . . White Apron with the fishbowl appliqued on one of the pockets, orange fish appliqued on the top (which is white) . . . Which of these three fabrics should I use?

Evenly spaced red & white stripe? Wider red with narrower white stripe? Solid red?

ROFL that you played Bunco with Ginger... She must be pretty good?

I like the evenly spaced red and white stripes.

Here is a pic of the Disney fleece I got at Walmart for $1 per yard (actually I got shorted about 1/2 yard on the princesses -- it was only about 6.5 yards for $7). On the bright side, the horse fleece (no pic) was mislabeled as 4 yards and it is $6 yards so that was only 66 cents a yard. DD will get a snuggie and a blanket!

Princess Fleece:

And this is the pincushion I made (not thrilled with it, should have made 6 petals instead of four since I made my center much bigger than what was done for the tut):

Last night I did back to school shopping at Target (yes, I know Walmart is cheaper, but Target is soooo much more peaceful). They had jeans on clearance for $3.48 a pair. I bought 4 pair, a couple exactly the same to applique on for dd. I am wondering if I should go buy more. A couple of years ago I got them for around $2 on clearance, but the longer you wait the fewer sizes there are available.

So now my kitchen island is covered in bags from Target that I must sort through and divy up. And I am not labeling anything yet b/c the school website had last year's lists up (I called the school though and the office administrator thinks the lists will stay the same). My ds will have the same teacher that was there last year for 4/5th grade and my dd is having a brand new teacher. I just wanted to shop now b/c if we get our lists in August things get picked over. Last year I had to go to three different stores.

I am excited for Cheryl's return today to see what doll she bought -- face it -- we all know she's getting one!
Cheryl time to wake up!

Awesome job on the fleece - I wish I could find it for those prices around here... And the pin cushion is too cute! It's bettter than that darned rolypoly tomato that you have to chase down every time you use it.

I agree about the BTS shopping - I hate doing any shopping at Walmart - but I must admit, the walmart we have by us has to be one of the best. It's always clean, never very busy (when I go - but I always go there early), but also there's never anyone working in the fabric dept. So, I've waited on average about 20 minutes for people to come cut fabric for me - usually I have to chase down a manager... But I also know, all too well, how fast that BTS gets picked off the shelves, if you don't shop early - espeically for specialty items like art tablets and locker shelves - once they're gone, they're gone and they don't get anymore in. So, great job getting it all done. Our school lists never used to change from year to year, so I used to get an extra list, then when supplies went 50% off - I'd buy everything I needed for the following year, but now that the girls are in Middle school I really don't do that anymore.

I spent the whole evening sewing but not the fun kind I had bunches of pants that needed hemming and a dress that needed straps shortened plus some other dull mending/repairs. I can't wait to get a chance to start making some fun stuff. I have all this new fabric! Plus, I have all the Patricia tunics I cut out before vacation and ran out of time to get sewn. I am looking forward to some fun sewing now that I have done all the stuff I have been putting off.

I hate doing that tedious stuff too... I had to hem a few pairs of DH's pants a few weeks ago - no fun. And then on one of the hems, I missed the hem portion on the underside, so I had to make a second row of top stitiching - perfectly parallel - that was loads of joyous fun! Glad you got it done - on to more fun things now.

I am stuck at work today. All day. So, I am going to try and cut out the rest of my appliques for the BG outfits, so they'll be ready to go when my fabric comes today or tomorrow. Otherwise, no sewing for me today.

And Cheryl... who'd you bring home with you... I can see that extra lump under your blankets.

D~

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I spent the whole evening sewing but not the fun kind I had bunches of pants that needed hemming and a dress that needed straps shortened plus some other dull mending/repairs. I can't wait to get a chance to start making some fun stuff. I have all this new fabric! Plus, I have all the Patricia tunics I cut out before vacation and ran out of time to get sewn. I am looking forward to some fun sewing now that I have done all the stuff I have been putting off.

I have a pile of that on my sewing desk waiting for me. I really don't want to hem pants and fix skirts! I guess eventually it has to get done. I am hoping to work on some other projects first..

 

[dianemom2]

Oooh! Yes! Black top!!! Are you going to do black layers with the pink Mickey fabric?

I washed all my fabric purchases this afternoon ... ironed half of them ... need to iron the rest but can't right now as everyone else is asleep (and the ironing board is in our bedroom).

I just got home from BUNCO . . . Didn't win anything . . . but had a great time with Ginger as my partner for several rounds (Cheryl, did you know she snuck out tonight?) . . .

Okay - I need opinions please!!!!

I'm going to make an apron skirt and top set(well, two actually) that is "Cat in the Hat" inspired . . . White Apron with the fishbowl appliqued on one of the pockets, orange fish appliqued on the top (which is white) . . . Which of these three fabrics should I use?

Evenly spaced red & white stripe? Wider red with narrower white stripe? Solid red?

I like the evenly spaced red and white stripes.

Here is a pic of the Disney fleece I got at Walmart for $1 per yard (actually I got shorted about 1/2 yard on the princesses -- it was only about 6.5 yards for $7). On the bright side, the horse fleece (no pic) was mislabeled as 4 yards and it is $6 yards so that was only 66 cents a yard. DD will get a snuggie and a blanket!

Princess Fleece:

Tink Fleece:

And this is the pincushion I made (not thrilled with it, should have made 6 petals instead of four since I made my center much bigger than what was done for the tut):

Last night I did back to school shopping at Target (yes, I know Walmart is cheaper, but Target is soooo much more peaceful). They had jeans on clearance for $3.48 a pair. I bought 4 pair, a couple exactly the same to applique on for dd. I am wondering if I should go buy more. A couple of years ago I got them for around $2 on clearance, but the longer you wait the fewer sizes there are available.

So now my kitchen island is covered in bags from Target that I must sort through and divy up. And I am not labeling anything yet b/c the school website had last year's lists up (I called the school though and the office administrator thinks the lists will stay the same). My ds will have the same teacher that was there last year for 4/5th grade and my dd is having a brand new teacher. I just wanted to shop now b/c if we get our lists in August things get picked over. Last year I had to go to three different stores.

I am excited for Cheryl's return today to see what doll she bought -- face it -- we all know she's getting one!
Cheryl time to wake up!

What a good find on that fleece. I guess that you aren't hiding it anymore??? What a great find on the jeans! $3.48 is still a good deal. Once I found jeans for $1 per pair at Walmart. They were small sizes (too little for my girls) but I bought enough sizes so that my SIL didn't have to buy jeans for my niece (who was about 2 months old at the time) until she turned 3!

We have also started back to school shopping. We went to Staples on Monday to get a bunch of their 1 cent and 25 cent items. I took DD with me because they limit you to two of each thing so I took 2 and gave her 2. She's a customer too Then when I was in Walmart yesterday we picked up a few more things. The only things we really still need are binders, divider and filler paper. The school says that the kids need these very expensive calculators ($100 each!!!) for school this year but I am going to wait and make sure before I spend that kind of money.

Last year I finally got smart and ordered the LL Bean backpacks that have the lifetime guarantee. They cost more but I was so tired of having cheap backpacks that wear out and break halfway through the year! The LL Bean backpacks look as good as they did at the start of last year so I won't be spending money on new backpacks this year.

At the girls' middle school the big in thing is to have a Vera Bradley lunchbox. One day next week we are going to take a trip to the Vera Bradley outlet so that my younger daughter can get hers. I could probably sew those Vera Bradley bags for less than half of what they charge but it wouldn't be the same. Middle school is all about fitting in!

Both girls leave for sleep away camp in about 10 days. Then I will have some free time and I will be able to get some sewing done!

 

[VBAndrea]

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What a good find on that fleece. I guess that you aren't hiding it anymore??? What a great find on the jeans! $3.48 is still a good deal. Once I found jeans for $1 per pair at Walmart. They were small sizes (too little for my girls) but I bought enough sizes so that my SIL didn't have to buy jeans for my niece (who was about 2 months old at the time) until she turned 3!

We have also started back to school shopping. We went to Staples on Monday to get a bunch of their 1 cent and 25 cent items. I took DD with me because they limit you to two of each thing so I took 2 and gave her 2. She's a customer too Then when I was in Walmart yesterday we picked up a few more things. The only things we really still need are binders, divider and filler paper. The school says that the kids need these very expensive calculators ($100 each!!!) for school this year but I am going to wait and make sure before I spend that kind of money.

Last year I finally got smart and ordered the LL Bean backpacks that have the lifetime guarantee. They cost more but I was so tired of having cheap backpacks that wear out and break halfway through the year! The LL Bean backpacks look as good as they did at the start of last year so I won't be spending money on new backpacks this year.

At the girls' middle school the big in thing is to have a Vera Bradley lunchbox. One day next week we are going to take a trip to the Vera Bradley outlet so that my younger daughter can get hers. I could probably sew those Vera Bradley bags for less than half of what they charge but it wouldn't be the same. Middle school is all about fitting in!

Both girls leave for sleep away camp in about 10 days. Then I will have some free time and I will be able to get some sewing done!

THe fleece is still hidden. It came out of hiding for photos while dh was at work. DH has NEVER complained about my sewing and he is really happy that I do the BGS -- I thought he would gripe about them that I spend more time and money on others than I do on my own kids, but he's been very supportive and thinks it's a wonderful thing for me to do. I just thought he would think I went insane if he saw me carrying in these huge bolts of fleece. Actually, I must vacuum today because if I don't he sometimes will and I don't want him to go into my closet to vacuum -- then again, I'm not sure he ever thinks to vacuum inside my closet.

Our school specifically states on their list: No backpacks. But I would probably do the good ones if they ever needed them. I prefer quality. You tend to get what you pay for. Even for rulers and the like I buy more expensive, better made ones. I'd rather have things that last. And that's why I went to Target ~ one stop shopping for everything on the list.

A couple of kids at school last year had Vera Bradley lunch boxes. They are darling. I just bought new lunchboxes but I'm not sure if I am going to keep them. All they had was gray which is fine for ds, but I'd have to jazz dd's up a little. I bought them for the thermoses. I am having such a hard time finding good drinking bottles that aren't huge and these came with beverage thermoses. I still have the kids metal drinking containers from last year, but ds drinks milk and I think the little crevices can't get clean enough, so new ones are in order. All I could find this year were ones with straws which I'm not keen on (they eventually have problems) but the ones I found with the lunch boxes do not have straws -- you drink out of them like you would a coffee travel thermos. I'll just hang on to them unless I find something better and then I will return them.

I got dd a pair of shoes on clearance for $5 too but they are a size too big so I bought them to save. I asked her this morning if she liked them and she said "they're OK." And I asked her if she would wear them next year and the reply was "maybe." So do I keep them or return them???? I guess for $5 I will keep them and hope she wears them next year.

What is up with the $100 calculators???? When I was in grad school we had to get calculators with a particular function and I think they were only around $40.

I've never seen jeans for $1!!! What a steal. I even looked at the thrift store this past spring to get some cheap ones to embellish and they were just as expensive as what I find on sale so I passed on them. I have better luck at yard sales.

 

[mphalens]

I guess I need to go check it out. Or maybe I shouldn't It was great to meet you again as well. The boys did seem to really get along. B would love to play with P again. Thanks again for getting the fabric. I really think i am going to use the pink mickey to make a skirt for me. Just can't decide what color shirt. I guess I could use black.

Okay - had to quote you again because I got a picture in my head of an outfit with that pick mickey fabric - skirt like THIS or similar with black layers with the pink Mickey . . . and then a black top with a mickey silouhette in silver . . . Sorry, just had to share

I like the red and white stripe, the wider red and white stripe is my second favorite.

I like the smaller stripes. When you visited RYCO's did you see all their DR.Suess fabric. I bought some hoping we were going to IoA, but DH doesn't want to spend the money since the boys are still to young to go on most of the rides.

I happen to like both of the striped fabrics. I think the smaller stripes are more in line with Dr.Suess, though I do love the wider one.

I agree. I think the evenly spaced red and white is more dr. suess (why I don't know) but I really like the wider red and white stripe too. I'm sure it will look great either way.

I like the evenly spaced red and white stripes.

I like the evenly spaced red and white stripes.

Thanks ladies! I'll cut them out in a bit . . . the smaller stripes it is!

Last night I did back to school shopping at Target (yes, I know Walmart is cheaper, but Target is soooo much more peaceful). They had jeans on clearance for $3.48 a pair. I bought 4 pair, a couple exactly the same to applique on for dd. I am wondering if I should go buy more. A couple of years ago I got them for around $2 on clearance, but the longer you wait the fewer sizes there are available.

I am excited for Cheryl's return today to see what doll she bought -- face it -- we all know she's getting one!
Cheryl time to wake up!

Ah! Back to school shopping! It's this time of year that makes me sigh a big contented sigh of relief that we're homeschooling Phalen and I don't have to race around buying all the specific supplies my friends have to buy for their kids . . . I can wait 'til the clearance and pick up things then and buy whatever I want . . . or I can wait until we run out of something and get it later . . . I do pick up things when I see a great sale or deal though

Finn only needs a backpack and we already got him a Finn McMissile one at the Disney store with part of a birthday gift card. My mom got him a Lunchopolis lunchbox last year, so he doesn't need a new one this year. I would have bought him the sports themed backpack from The Children's Place this year that's a little more his size than the Disney Store backpacks, but he really wanted it and it was his birthday money . . . if the TCP one goes on sale or clearance I might pick it up just in case Finn McMissile doesn't hold up . . .

ROFL that you played Bunco with Ginger... She must be pretty good?


I am stuck at work today. All day. So, I am going to try and cut out the rest of my appliques for the BG outfits, so they'll be ready to go when my fabric comes today or tomorrow. Otherwise, no sewing for me today.

And Cheryl... who'd you bring home with you... I can see that extra lump under your blankets.

D~

Ginger sure was entertaining . . . we did get a lot of comments about Gilligan's Island though

Hope work goes well today! I need to draw my appliques (or rather, trace them) and cut them out (and read through the tutorial again) . . . and I'll cut the skirts and aprons and the pair of easy fit pants I need to make up for Seb for Savannah's b-day party . . .

And yes, Cheryl . . . let us see!!! We're all eager to meet her!!!

At the girls' middle school the big in thing is to have a Vera Bradley lunchbox. One day next week we are going to take a trip to the Vera Bradley outlet so that my younger daughter can get hers. I could probably sew those Vera Bradley bags for less than half of what they charge but it wouldn't be the same. Middle school is all about fitting in!

Both girls leave for sleep away camp in about 10 days. Then I will have some free time and I will be able to get some sewing done!

$100 calculators??? That's insane!!!

I the Vera Bradley outlet . . . there's one in Mass at the outlet mall we go to and I've gotten so many great deals there!!! Isn't it funny the things that are "in" for middle school???

 

[NiniMorris]

Today is a day I am ready to go back to bed and start over!

My son did not tell me he wasn't bringing my GD over (How hard is it to send me at least a text??? I guess you don't think about things like that with a free babysitter!) so I went down to finish up another day's worth of shirts for our trip in Sept...as I was finishing them up...clipping threads and putting them on hangers...I realized I put Capt Hook on my shirt and Izzy on his shirt! Something tells me he won't wear Izzy...so I guess it is another shirt that goes on my list for Jiffy shirts at the end of the month! My goal was to have all the shirts finished by the end of August. At this rate I won't be finished until the middle of Sept!

Lots and lots of cute things lately, but I was reading most on my phone and can't multiquote there. But I do have to say I like the evenly spaced red strip the best....at least for Dr Seuess...But I love the uneven spaced red strip...


My pregnant friend is still pregnant (Woo Hoo) but her husband is stuck somewhere in Michigan with a broken down truck! He is hoping to be home in a few days) Her mom is still in intensive care. She is in and out of consciousness and still is in middle of complete organ shutdown. They still don't know why, but they do know she has contracted E coli and MRSA while in the hospital. My friend is no longer allowed to visit her mom because of the danger to the unborn baby. My Mito friend is scheduled for her surgery (to change out her ports and to remove 4 teeth) next week.


......


I'm thinking either a nap or a shopping trip is in order. Since I am broke (just paid another payment on Disney) I think I choose a nap!




Keep Smiling!

Nini

 

[DMGeurts]

A couple of kids at school last year had Vera Bradley lunch boxes. They are darling.

I the Vera Bradley outlet . . . there's one in Mass at the outlet mall we go to and I've gotten so many great deals there!!! Isn't it funny the things that are "in" for middle school???

I am such a VB freak (Andrea, I always wondered if that's part of your screen name, because I always think of that when I see it - LOL)... I have wayyy too many purses (my collection started with our trip to Disney in 2008 - everyone carried a Hipster because it was the perfect size, shape and comfort) - so I have a bunch of Hipsters... A couple saddle ups... my travel luggage for the lake (A large Night Owl duffel and a Night Owl weekender) - almost everything was purchased on sale. My bff and I were commenting the other day, how she has the newer old hipster and I have the old, old style hipster - and the quality of mine is far superior to hers. I don't own the newest style, so I don't know how that compares. Anyways, I just had to pipe up and say that I love VB... although, now that I've started sewing, I'm not that into it anymore, and haven't purchased anything in over a year - however, I did notice yesterday that their # is still in my contacts in my cell phone.

My pregnant friend is still pregnant (Woo Hoo) but her husband is stuck somewhere in Michigan with a broken down truck! He is hoping to be home in a few days) Her mom is still in intensive care. She is in and out of consciousness and still is in middle of complete organ shutdown. They still don't know why, but they do know she has contracted E coli and MRSA while in the hospital. My friend is no longer allowed to visit her mom because of the danger to the unborn baby. My Mito friend is scheduled for her surgery (to change out her ports and to remove 4 teeth) next week.

I'm thinking either a nap or a shopping trip is in order. Since I am broke (just paid another payment on Disney) I think I choose a nap!


Nini

I am still praying for your friend's family.

Yay for a pmt to Disney... I figured out a quickie budget for our 2014 trip (girls sweet 16 trip) and it's going to cost my bff and I a grand total of over $7k. I think I miscalculated somewhere in there. Food is most expensive at about $550 per person (over 8 days - but we like one nice sit down meal per day)... at that point, we just might be better off hoping for free dining. LOL

D~

 

[snubie]

Has anyone seen the cricut peppermint expression thing on sale at Joanns?? Is this a good thing? Does it cut vinyl?? Could it cut freezer paper?

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=zprd_11113453a

It seems like a great deal - (now don't ALL go run out an get one, I want one! )

Thanks!

OR

would it be better to wait around for something like the Silhouette SD, since that uses a computer program and you can draw/use your own shapes and don't have to use a cartridge. Thoughts???

Thanks! I think it is an awesome deal, but I got to looking around and think I like the SilhouetteSD. You can use your own drawings and download cheap fonts/designs from them online. It's not a must have thing right now. I hardly have time to use the things I do have!

Thanks for the info though!

I am thinking about the same thing right now. Cricut or Silhouette? I am leaning towards the Silhouette but will wait until I see a sale. I don't need one, just want one.

Wow! Lots of new people around here! I haven't posted in several years. I didn't even remember what my screen name was exactly. It was something like my2tinks, but I couldn't get logged in so I had to make another.

My fiance and I ( I think I was still married to my ex last time I was here!) are taking my girls to Disneyland on August 3rd! We are super excited. Haven't been to either park in ages. Life kinda gets in the way of the happiest place on earth sometimes.

Not sure if many here will have a clue who I am. Just in case someone remembers the old days, I'm Denise. I have two girls, Riley (13) and Drew (9). I believe Riley was really struggling with her health last time I was around. Since then I have taken her to the Mayo clinic and things have improved slightly. She had to leave public school at one point and we are hoping that we have enough control of the situation to get her back in next year! Anyway. I'm gonna start snooping through the old posts to see what is going on with all of you. Some of you I am already spying on via facebook.

Welcome Back Denise!


Back to school shopping already? I know the stuff is out at stores here but we just got out of school June 21, it seems so early to be talking about back to school. School does start August 30 here.

 

[VBAndrea]

I am such a VB freak (Andrea, I always wondered if that's part of your screen name, because I always think of that when I see it - LOL)... I have wayyy too many purses (my collection started with our trip to Disney in 2008 - everyone carried a Hipster because it was the perfect size, shape and comfort) - so I have a bunch of Hipsters... A couple saddle ups... my travel luggage for the lake (A large Night Owl duffel and a Night Owl weekender) - almost everything was purchased on sale. My bff and I were commenting the other day, how she has the newer old hipster and I have the old, old style hipster - and the quality of mine is far superior to hers. I don't own the newest style, so I don't know how that compares. Anyways, I just had to pipe up and say that I love VB... although, now that I've started sewing, I'm not that into it anymore, and haven't purchased anything in over a year - however, I did notice yesterday that their # is still in my contacts in my cell phone.



I am still praying for your friend's family.

Yay for a pmt to Disney... I figured out a quickie budget for our 2014 trip (girls sweet 16 trip) and it's going to cost my bff and I a grand total of over $7k. I think I miscalculated somewhere in there. Food is most expensive at about $550 per person (over 8 days - but we like one nice sit down meal per day)... at that point, we just might be better off hoping for free dining. LOL

D~

The VB is for Virginia Beach silly giril! I do love my hipster and I have a mini too -- I get them at the Navy Exchange -- better prices and no tax.

We did a family of four for $3K -- 5 park days and 6 hotel nights. Used Military discounts to the max -- dh had free tickets and the rest of us had park hopper 5 days for $314 for all of us -- can't beat that! And our hotel was $224 a night (AK lodge with savannah view and bunk beds -- a 40% military discount otherwise it would have been close to $400 a night!), and dining was the basic dining plan and we had soooo much food and barely used any of our snack credits. We did go tot Walmart for yogurt and cereal for breakfast and sodas and the like, so that helped. We also drove down and have a Hybrid, so that helped on gas and then we did not need a rental car. I think you need to work on better prices. Is that staying at SOG? I hope they still offer the military salute tickets then -- it's a HUGE savings.

Back to school shopping already? I know the stuff is out at stores here but we just got out of school June 21, it seems so early to be talking about back to school. School does start August 30 here.

If I don't do it now it gets too picked over. Last year I went in August and target was out of composition books! Plus I hate dealing with crowds.

CHERYL You can stay in bed for a bit... I have to go mow the lawn.

 

[Fruto76]

I like the evenly spaced red and white stripes.


What a good find on that fleece. I guess that you aren't hiding it anymore??? What a great find on the jeans! $3.48 is still a good deal. Once I found jeans for $1 per pair at Walmart. They were small sizes (too little for my girls) but I bought enough sizes so that my SIL didn't have to buy jeans for my niece (who was about 2 months old at the time) until she turned 3!

We have also started back to school shopping. We went to Staples on Monday to get a bunch of their 1 cent and 25 cent items. I took DD with me because they limit you to two of each thing so I took 2 and gave her 2. She's a customer too Then when I was in Walmart yesterday we picked up a few more things. The only things we really still need are binders, divider and filler paper. The school says that the kids need these very expensive calculators ($100 each!!!) for school this year but I am going to wait and make sure before I spend that kind of money.

Last year I finally got smart and ordered the LL Bean backpacks that have the lifetime guarantee. They cost more but I was so tired of having cheap backpacks that wear out and break halfway through the year! The LL Bean backpacks look as good as they did at the start of last year so I won't be spending money on new backpacks this year.

At the girls' middle school the big in thing is to have a Vera Bradley lunchbox. One day next week we are going to take a trip to the Vera Bradley outlet so that my younger daughter can get hers. I could probably sew those Vera Bradley bags for less than half of what they charge but it wouldn't be the same. Middle school is all about fitting in!

Both girls leave for sleep away camp in about 10 days. Then I will have some free time and I will be able to get some sewing done!

DD's list had the same thing when she was in middle school. We got hers at Target for around $25 its a Texas Instrument T something, I think. She's going in 10th grade now, still has it and still uses it. Don't spend the $100 because they do have better priced ones.

 

[mkwj]

Okay - had to quote you again because I got a picture in my head of an outfit with that pick mickey fabric - skirt like THIS or similar with black layers with the pink Mickey . . . and then a black top with a mickey silouhette in silver . . . Sorry, just had to share

That is cute. I really like that idea. I have all my material now I just need to decide what to make for everyone. OMG I only have about 2 months left. We go to the beach at the end of July. My parents are going with us. I am hoping they will take my kids home with them for the next week. I could get so much done. Plus a whole week of no kids. I don't know if it will happen, but I am hoping.

I need to print off my ds school supply list. I did get some uniforms ordered this week with Land's End penny logo and free shipping. Very excited about that deal. He needs a new backpack and wants a navy and red one. I have found one at PBK, but am not sure about the quality. I want one that will last a few years. He does'nt like the LL bean ones, but is okay with one of the Land's End ones. Decisions, Decisions.

 

[princessmom29]

DD's list had the same thing when she was in middle school. We got hers at Target for around $25 its a Texas Instrument T something, I think. She's going in 10th grade now, still has it and still uses it. Don't spend the $100 because they do have better priced ones.

Math/physics teacher here. When they get to algebra II/trig they WILL have to have the $100 calculator, more so if they intend to do precal/calculus and physics. We use them every day in physics. It needs to be able to graph functions, determine verticies ect. It is not practical for them to do them by had because it takes so long. They would never be able to get through thier homework donig it by hand. I recommend a certain one for my kids becuase it is the model I know how to use. These things come with maulas that stretch to 100 plus pages and can be complicated to figure out on your own. The $25 TI will work through chemistry, algebra I, and geometry, but they will need the big one for anything beyond that.

 

[teresajoy]

Okay - I need opinions please!!!!

I'm going to make an apron skirt and top set(well, two actually) that is "Cat in the Hat" inspired . . . White Apron with the fishbowl appliqued on one of the pockets, orange fish appliqued on the top (which is white) . . . Which of these three fabrics should I use?

Evenly spaced red & white stripe? Wider red with narrower white stripe? Solid red?

I used the first one when I made the girls' Dr.Seuss skirts last year. So, that one gets my vote too!

That Ginger is a sneaky little girl!

Here is a pic of the Disney fleece I got at Walmart for $1 per yard (actually I got shorted about 1/2 yard on the princesses -- it was only about 6.5 yards for $7). On the bright side, the horse fleece (no pic) was mislabeled as 4 yards and it is $6 yards so that was only 66 cents a yard. DD will get a snuggie and a blanket!

Tink Fleece:

And this is the pincushion I made (not thrilled with it, should have made 6 petals instead of four since I made my center much bigger than what was done for the tut):

s.

I am excited for Cheryl's return today to see what doll she bought -- face it -- we all know she's getting one!
Cheryl time to wake up!

I really like that Tink fleece!!! Such a great deal too!!!!

Something is happening in my Walmart's fabric department. Fabric I haven't seen out in a year or more has made a reappearance, some of it is clearenced, some isn't. Old sewing machines are out and on clearance. Maybe they are just trying to clear out their backroom, but why would they have all this wonderful fabric hiding in the back? And, I can never find anyone in the department to ask what's going on!

Lydia walked by and saw the pin cushion, she say, "OOOOH, that is REALLY pretty!" I agree!

I can't wait to see which doll Cheryl bought either!!!!

Once I found jeans for $1 per pair at Walmart. They were small sizes (too little for my girls) but I bought enough sizes so that my SIL didn't have to buy jeans for my niece (who was about 2 months old at the time) until she turned 3!

I got a nice surprise at my Walmart yesterday. They had racks and racks of $1 items!!!! Mostly women's t-shirts, sweaters and plus sized leggins, but I picked up two pairs of jeans for the girls too!

I'm thinking of going back and looking through some of the t-shirts. I noticed that some I got were a lycra blend, and I've been looking for cotton/lycra fabric to make leggins and underwear with for Lyddie! They had a lot of plus sizes, so I figured that might work out nicely.

(This is in TR for my fellow Michiganders. Shoot me a PM or email if you make it over here!)

Today is a day I am ready to go back to bed and start over!

My son did not tell me he wasn't bringing my GD over (How hard is it to send me at least a text??? I guess you don't think about things like that with a free babysitter!) so I went down to finish up another day's worth of shirts for our trip in Sept...as I was finishing them up...clipping threads and putting them on hangers...I realized I put Capt Hook on my shirt and Izzy on his shirt! Something tells me he won't wear Izzy...so I guess it is another shirt that goes on my list for Jiffy shirts at the end of the month! My goal was to have all the shirts finished by the end of August. At this rate I won't be finished until the middle of Sept!

Lots and lots of cute things lately, but I was reading most on my phone and can't multiquote there. But I do have to say I like the evenly spaced red strip the best....at least for Dr Seuess...But I love the uneven spaced red strip...


My pregnant friend is still pregnant (Woo Hoo) but her husband is stuck somewhere in Michigan with a broken down truck! He is hoping to be home in a few days) Her mom is still in intensive care. She is in and out of consciousness and still is in middle of complete organ shutdown. They still don't know why, but they do know she has contracted E coli and MRSA while in the hospital. My friend is no longer allowed to visit her mom because of the danger to the unborn baby. My Mito friend is scheduled for her surgery (to change out her ports and to remove 4 teeth) next week.


......


I'm thinking either a nap or a shopping trip is in order. Since I am broke (just paid another payment on Disney) I think I choose a nap!




Keep Smiling!

Nini

Oh honey, I'm so sorry. This is all just about too much. Where is your friend's husband at in Michigan?

It breaks my heart that your friend can't see her Mommy.

 

[NiniMorris]

I can't wait to see which doll Cheryl bought either!!!!




Oh honey, I'm so sorry. This is all just about too much. Where is your friend's husband at in Michigan?

It breaks my heart that your friend can't see her Mommy.

I don't know what part of Michigan he is in...he usually stays here in the SE, but they were in need of some money so he took the run up north.

I know she really needs to see her mom..and has started writing notes to her mom on her mom's facebook page. It is really hard to read them, knowing that the chances are pretty slim that she will ever get to read them.
(I really want them to get an attorney before anything else happens. I don't believe in suing people willy nilly...but her mom has been in the hospital since MARCH! This is all a continuation of the original surgery to replace her knee. The hospital has admitted tot he fact that they didn't think she would make it so they weren't acting on her best interest...and have overdosed her on medication twice. Both times her Mom has fought back and hung on.



OK...I really need to get to work. If I keep messing up on these shirts we are going to be going a little bit uncovered at Disney!


Nini

 

[cogero]

Back to school shopping already? I know the stuff is out at stores here but we just got out of school June 21, it seems so early to be talking about back to school. School does start August 30 here.

We don't go back until 9/8 but I will be shopping in the next few weeks since I have a coupon at staples and will take their deals.

I am having a stressful day at work but DD is ironing all my fabric here and we are cutting out easy fits for her brother. and a pair for her.

I have 43 days to go and am trying to get done by the end of July

 

[aboveH20]

The train pulled out of the Albany station right on time -- 8:05 AM. It's a beautiful 2.5 hour ride as the tracks follow the Hudson River, sometimes pretty wide, sometimes relatively narrow, most of the way. It goes past marinas, parks, little villages, and is really so beautiful I hate to read. There is also quite of variety of old lighthouses -- most of them abandoned, a number of bridges, and assorted traffic on the river. I especially like to see the tugboats pushing barges upstream.

For history or Americana buffs, the train also goes right through Sing Sing prison and you get a good view of West Point (opposite side of the river) from the comfort of the rails. Although my son's in the Navy, my much older (of course) husband was an Army officer in Viet Nam, so seeing West Point is always dramatic.

We pulled into Penn Station a couple minutes early (about 10:30) and I marched right up Seventh Ave. Someday I'll get better about finding subway stations, but I find it easier to navigate on foot. I cut across to Fifth Ave, and made a note to myself that I have to plan some down time sometime to sit a few minutes in Bryant Park.

March, march, march, there I went until I finally saw the AG store. So I went in and found the restroom. To be continued . . . .

 

[teresajoy]

I don't know what part of Michigan he is in...he usually stays here in the SE, but they were in need of some money so he took the run up north.

I know she really needs to see her mom..and has started writing notes to her mom on her mom's facebook page. It is really hard to read them, knowing that the chances are pretty slim that she will ever get to read them.
(I really want them to get an attorney before anything else happens. I don't believe in suing people willy nilly...but her mom has been in the hospital since MARCH! This is all a continuation of the original surgery to replace her knee. The hospital has admitted tot he fact that they didn't think she would make it so they weren't acting on her best interest...and have overdosed her on medication twice. Both times her Mom has fought back and hung on.



OK...I really need to get to work. If I keep messing up on these shirts we are going to be going a little bit uncovered at Disney!


Nini

I'm in SW Michigan, if you find out he's over here, let me know if there is anything I can do.

Reading the Facebook messages would be so hard. I'm glad that she has something that helps her feel connected to her Mom. I'm crying just thinking how I would feel in this situation. I will be praying for your friend and their family.

The train pulled out of the Albany station right on time -- 8:05 AM. It's a beautiful 2.5 hour ride as the tracks follow the Hudson River, sometimes pretty wide, sometimes relatively narrow, most of the way. It goes past marinas, parks, little villages, and is really so beautiful I hate to read. There is also quite of variety of old lighthouses -- most of them abandoned, a number of bridges, and assorted traffic on the river. I especially like to see the tugboats pushing barges upstream.

For history or Americana buffs, the train also goes right through Sing Sing prison and you get a good view of West Point (opposite side of the river) from the comfort of the rails. Although my son's in the Navy, my husband was an officer in Viet Nam, so seeing West Point is always dramatic.

We pulled into Penn Station a couple minutes early (about 10:30) and I marched right up Seventh Ave. Someday I'll get better about finding subway stations, but I find it easier to navigate on foot. I cut across to Fifth Ave, and made a note to myself that I have to plan some down time sometime to sit a few minutes in Bryant Park.

March, march, march, there I went until I finally saw the AG store. So I went in and found the restroom. To be continued . . . .

YOU TEASE!